Distinctive features and criteria for choosing aluminum entrance doors

Pendulum doors.

An aluminum door of this design can be opened and closed both inward and outward. To return the door leaf to the closed position, a floor closer mounted in the floor is used. The door itself is secured along the door frame to the wall and ceiling.

Such aluminum doors (external, for the most part) are widespread in places with heavy foot traffic - shops, restaurants, supermarkets, offices. Aluminum swing doors are an advantageous alternative to sliding doors. Our company offers single and double doors from the TatProf TP45, Realit RI50 or Alutech C48 systems with the possibility of painting in any RAL color and anodizing. Such doors are only cold, i.e. The profile design does not contain polyamide thermal break.

Stained glass door design

Stained glass aluminum doors are just a way to decorate standard structures. And in terms of functionality, they can be very different. It all depends on the selected control system and components. The most common modifications today are:

• Swing;
• Sliding or sliding;
• Rotary;
• Pendulum.

In the case of the latter, you need to be as careful as possible, since excessive pressure on the glass can lead to undesirable consequences. Regarding swing structures, everything is very clear. They use standard hinges and locking hardware. Sliding ones are more complex, but also more beneficial in terms of saving space at the entrance. So, when choosing the option you like, be sure to take into account all the advantages and disadvantages of each configuration.

Aluminum coplanar swing doors.

The door leaves are mounted in a special door frame, when closed, forming a single strip of frame with the door, and open only in one direction. The doors are fastened with special side coplanar hinges (two or three sections), ensuring that the door leaf rotates in only one direction. Such mechanisms are much cheaper than returnable ones (you can learn more about the options and design of hinges in the “Accessories” section

Hinged doors can be single-leaf or double-leaf (often they are also called hinged, after the name of the special profile used on the passive leaf at the junction with the active leaf).

Aluminum swing doors are airtight, durable, and have two special sealing circuits. This design is lighter, more functional, more durable and reliable than similar structures made of PVC, wood or steel. In Moscow and the Moscow region, such aluminum doors are installed in private homes, museums, offices, schools, winter gardens, libraries, swimming pools, etc. This group of door structures can be manufactured both with thermally insulated profiles (i.e. warm) and using profile systems without thermal break (i.e. cold). We offer the production of this type of structures based on profile systems: Reynaers CS77, CS86, CS104; Alutech W62, W72; Tatprof TPT65, Realit RW64, RW71.

Distinctive features and criteria for choosing aluminum entrance doors

Reading time: 8 minutes Aluminum entrance doors have long gained popularity and allow you to implement the most daring design solutions.

Structures made from aluminum profiles are regularly improved, since aluminum, as a chemical element, is endowed with a set of valuable physical properties: high thermal conductivity, ductility, low density of raw materials and good corrosion resistance.

What are aluminum entrance doors?

Structurally, the door block consists of a frame and internal filling, while the frame itself is made of aluminum.

Any raw material is used as a filling material (insulation).

The main filling area is given to double-glazed windows.

They use tempered glass, clear and tinted glass, stained glass inserts and other decorative elements.

Depending on the design of the door leaf, glass inserts can occupy any area of ​​the aluminum floor (side, top, bottom).

Thus, glass can occupy up to 90% of the structure, thereby demonstrating aluminum facades.

In the process of manufacturing door structures, two types of different profiles are used, which are divided into warm and cold types.

The complete set of aluminum entrance doors is similar to other door products.

In addition to the door leaf and frame, the blocks can be completed at the discretion of the manufacturer: with additional profiles, platbands, locking devices, closers and thresholds.

Why are they needed and where are they used?

Aluminum entrance doors are a universal solution that is perfect for installation at facilities for various purposes.

Until recently, aluminum products had an unpresentable appearance, but now they are in no way inferior to their plastic and wooden counterparts.

In addition, these designs are superior to PVC doors in terms of wear resistance of working mechanisms.

Entrance doors made of aluminum profiles are most often installed at the entrance to:

• Medical and educational institutions.
• Retail outlets, offices, pavilions.
• Concert halls, cinemas, etc.

Aluminum doors installed at the entrance to public organizations set fairly high demands regarding the reliability of the structure.

For high traffic conditions, it is recommended to install several sheets; this retains heat well in the room.

Since such structures are clearly visible, the entrance group should be harmoniously combined with the overall appearance of the building.

Design and device

The components that make up an aluminum entrance door:

• Frame (aka box).
• Profile.
• Double-glazed window (if included).
• Threshold.
• Fittings (handle, hinges, locking mechanisms, peephole, awnings).
• Seal.

This type of door leaf contains a profile with several chambers.

The double-glazed window can be of two options: single-chamber, double-chamber, material - triplex or armored glass.

During the production process, various materials are used to provide thermal insulation.

Seals are placed outside and inside the sash.

As a base, structures of any size and geometric shapes are made.

According to the opening mechanism, aluminum structures can be swing, sliding or pendulum.

Such doors can be installed in any openings, including non-standard sizes.

At the customer's request, aluminum doors can be manufactured in any color, and are also equipped with additional functions that provide impact resistance, reliable armor, a bulletproof shell, and a high degree of fire protection.

When installing aluminum entrance doors, you should pay attention to the quality of the fittings, as it directly affects its service life.

As a rule, each sash has three hinges.

Existing types

An aluminum door is designed in this way: a door leaf is placed in a frame consisting of guides, which can be fully or partially glazed, or also have a solid design.

The design can be single-leaf or double-leaf.

1. Single leaf

This is a compact option, since the design provides only one sash.

Installation of such a door block is carried out in strict accordance with the opening direction: left or right.

The operating principle is the same as for entrance doors made of other materials.

Single-leaf aluminum entrance doors are most suitable for private homes.

However, at the selection stage it is worth considering the width of the product, since in the future it may be necessary to transport large items through the opening.

The maximum width of an aluminum profile sash is one third larger than the size of its plastic counterpart.

2. Double doors

In most cases, double-leaf doors are used in industrial, public and administrative facilities.

These are large-sized structures, which, as a rule, contain glass inserts.

Such doors are installed according to a principle similar to single-leaf doors.

If the width of the doorway is more than 1100 mm, then the doors are already made with double doors.

However, if necessary, you can make a custom-made design by determining the individual parameters of the sashes.

With glass

The glass panel in the front door visually increases the space, facilitating the penetration of sunlight.

A double-glazed window can be transparent, frosted, tinted, stained glass, this significantly expands the scope of application of aluminum products in public and residential premises.

In some cases, a mirror surface is used instead of a double-glazed window.

The most common options are those with glazing over the entire area of ​​the door or models with a transparent block, the area of ​​which is at least half of the door leaf.

These options are used in offices and production.

In everyday life, aluminum structures with decorative inserts are most often found.

To ensure safety, laminated glass with a thickness of 8-12 mm is used.

In addition, the glass entrance area is treated with a special film that prevents fragments from flying in different directions or injuring users if its integrity is damaged.

Such security measures explain the high demand for doors with glass inserts.

Reviews of aluminum entrance doors: pros and cons

According to user reviews, aluminum door profiles have many advantages, among which it is worth noting:

• Reliability, ability to withstand high loads.

Even in case of long-term operation (2,000,000 opening and closing cycles), the doors are equipped with reinforced hinges with bearings, function perfectly, do not deform and do not require replacement.

• High degree of thermal insulation.

This factor helps reduce energy and heating costs, and also provides good sound absorption.

• Resistance to temperature changes (from -80°C to +100°C), corrosion processes, ultraviolet radiation, and moisture penetration into the room (thanks to high-quality seals).
• Increased degree of protection against burglary and unauthorized dismantling.
• Wear resistance, strength, durability (the service life of aluminum structures is up to 80 years).
• Easy to install.
• Hygiene, safety.
• Easy to maintain (the aluminum door leaf can be cleaned of dust and dirt by spraying with water from a hose).

Flaws:

• Heavy weight. The weight of the product depends on the thickness of the profile walls. Accordingly, the thicker they are, the heavier the door will be, and the strength will also increase.
• Aluminum entrance doors are most often made according to individual projects (to order). This increases production time and cost.
• Lack of standard models and wide mass production.

Thermal resistance of aluminum products

Aluminum entrance doors can be successfully used for 80 years, the minimum temperature is -80°C, the maximum temperature limit is +100°C.

Such doors are fire resistant and combine well with other materials.

These designs differ in thermal conductivity into warm and cold:

• “Warm” doors are installed at the entrance to rooms in which, according to regulations, the thermal regime must be observed.

These include all residential buildings and winter gardens.

Heat-resistant profiles have a 3-chamber structure and complex structures consisting of 2 aluminum profiles fastened with special polymer bridges.

When a clear separation of the warm and cold zones is required, they are manufactured using thermal bridge and thermal break technology.

They are based on 1-2-chamber double-glazed windows, tempered, safety and ordinary glass, as well as triplex.

• “Cold” doors are installed in rooms where heat preservation is not necessary.

These are shops, display windows in large hypermarkets, warehouses, offices, vestibules, dividing and interior partitions.

Such structures are based on various sandwich panels, double-glazed windows 5-6 mm thick, tempered glass or impact-resistant triplex 7-9 mm.

What to consider when choosing?

When purchasing an aluminum entrance door, you should take into account some factors that affect its operation.

Profile and its characteristics

When choosing, you need to make sure that the door is made from a door profile.

Since enterprising dealers make door structures from aluminum window profiles, which are significantly inferior in their characteristics.

Visually, the door profile is more massive (wall thickness from 1 mm) and wider (from 75 mm).

In addition, aluminum entrance doors should not be confused with balcony doors, since they are similar in appearance.

Despite the structural identity, doors that are installed on the balcony can be made from a window profile.

At the same time, it is not recommended to use a cold profile for the front door - the leaf will freeze and condensation will form on the inside in winter.

The cross section of the warm profile has a place into which thermostatic layers are attached in the form of sharp notches that fix the thermal insulator.

The thickness of the thermal break must be at least 2 cm.

Gain

Reinforced aluminum entrance doors have higher reliability, stability and strength compared to standard counterparts.

They are made from high quality materials and meet international standards.

As a rule, reinforced structures include a heavy-duty extruded profile that has increased resistance to deformation, corrosion and moisture.

In addition, they provide additional fire resistance.

Also, the aluminum entrance door is reinforced using corner brackets.

In this case, it is recommended to choose those aluminum structures in which the corner brackets are secured not with self-tapping screws, but with pressed-in pins.

Coloring

Painting aluminum doors affects not only their external characteristics.

Treatment of products with a special composition makes the structures more resistant to aggressive environments, which significantly extends their service life.

To paint aluminum profiles, powder coating is used, which is performed at high temperatures.

If the technological process is strictly followed, such a coating does not peel off, does not fade, and retains its original appearance for a long time.

The painting of the outer surface of the profile should look perfect - without any roughness or smudges.

If such defects are found, this indicates that the product was hand-painted.

Door lock

The security of property directly depends on the reliability of the door lock.

For aluminum structures, there are many options for locking mechanisms, differing in filling and latches.

They can be of various types and types.

The best material for mortise locks for aluminum structures is stainless steel, as it is considered the most reliable and durable metal that can withstand almost any mechanical impact.

In addition to steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, and silumin can be used for standard locking systems.

An electromechanical lock is often used for aluminum doors.

Unlike the standard mechanism, this device closes using electromagnets, so it must be made of high-strength metals that can interact with a magnetic wave.

Most often, such locks are made of stainless steel or have parts made of it.

For security reasons, experts recommend the use of locks in which crossbars have several points for fixing the door leaf and are located along the entire perimeter.

Sealant

In descriptions of aluminum entrance doors there is such a thing as double-circuit thermal insulation of the vestibules.

This means that the most permeable places for cold air masses will be covered with several protective layers, as a result of which the cold will not get into the house and the heat will not be outside.

Preventing drafts, moisture penetration and freezing is not the main purpose of the seal.

Modern materials of this kind can prevent accelerated wear of aluminum structures, as well as somewhat reduce their mechanical destruction.

Thanks to the thermal insulation of the vestibules, it is possible to reduce heat loss, improve the sound insulation characteristics of the product and avoid overheating of the structure in the summer.

When choosing an aluminum entrance door, it is worth checking what kind of insulation it contains - what color it is, whether it will fade in the sun, or whether it will release hazardous substances at high temperatures.

According to the current GOST, aluminum structures must be equipped exclusively with continuous sealing gaskets on each side of the perimeter.

Also standardized are indicators such as the thickness of the applied paint layer (norm -70 micrometers), and the gap between the canvas and the box should not exceed 2 millimeters in front and 3 millimeters around the perimeter.

Price

The price of aluminum entrance doors directly depends on their characteristics, as well as on the seller.

In addition, the cost of such a design will depend on the following parameters:

• Profile quality.
• Type of double-glazed windows.
• Quality fittings and seals.
• Technological equipment of the production line.
• Wages for workers who assemble the product (if the door is made to order).

For example, in Moscow and the Moscow region, the price for one square meter of an aluminum entrance door starts at 12,000 rubles.

Installation of the structure costs from 1,500 rubles for each square.

Where to buy aluminum entrance doors for a private home?

You can purchase a high-quality aluminum entrance door in stores, online sites, from manufacturers and official dealers.

In Moscow

• “Doors007.ru”, Volgogradsky Ave. 32, room. 25, tel. +7 (495) 374 69 54.
• GuardianProf LLC, st. Dobroslobodskaya 7/1, building 3, floor. 2, tel..
• "DveRRa.ru", st. Frezernaya house 2, building 1, tel. 8 (495) 215-03-29.

In St. Petersburg

• Doorshop store, Prosveshcheniya Prospekt, building 69, tel. +7 (812) 373-77-33.
• LLC "Glavdveri", Yu. Gagarin Ave., building 2, tel. (812) 385-77-78.
• "Gordoors.ru", Shuvalovsky Prospect, building 88 1, tel. (812) 389-37-32.

Aluminum entrance doors are by far the best choice.

With their versatility and reliability, these structures have practically replaced metal-plastic blocks, which are more or less prone to corrosion and are susceptible to mechanical damage.

Thanks to the ability to take any necessary shape, aluminum structures allow you to realize original design ideas and your wildest fantasies.

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Features of aluminum doors

Aluminum translucent door blocks are more expensive due to the use of a special alloy of aluminum and glass, but when such quality characteristics as style and durability come to the fore, this becomes a justified investment in this architectural element that emphasizes the status and unique appearance of the interior. Individual execution of each order is due to the extensive range of fittings used during assembly in production, the architectural features of each order and, as a consequence, the dimensions of the opening. To a certain extent, such exclusivity in the production of aluminum doors affects the final price of the structures, as well as the selected filling in the door leaf (glass, triplex, stemalite, double-glazed window, opaque sandwich with strip in RAL color), powder painting or decoration technology, conditions and complexity installation of door blocks directly at the customer’s site.

Technical and design features of aluminum doors

For external entrance doors, “warm” aluminum profiles with a thermal break are used. In order to save money, the use of the first string of “cold” aluminum profiles in vestibule groups is justified only if there is a thermal curtain. This option should take into account the important aspect of the operation of the thermal curtain during periods when the building and its entrance will not be used - at night, on non-working days. The choice of the desired type of profile in the door leaf is dictated, as a rule, by the customer’s technical specifications and the design features of the building’s architecture; as a result, when designing and calculating the loads on the structure, the profiles of the door frame, sash, bead, as well as options for their decoration are selected with the appropriate thickness and configuration .

We have highlighted the most common sizes and configurations of aluminum doors in the “Price” section. Aluminum window units and doors within the same profile system are easily integrated with each other and can thus be easily combined without disturbing the geometric lines and overall architecture of the building. All possible fillings for door structures are offered, both as standard equipment and as options, and can be almost any type of glass, double-glazed windows of varying functionality and darkness, or in the form of opaque blind sandwich panels consisting of polystyrene foam and strips painted in the color of the canvas . As an exclusive option, designer fillings made of aluminum and plastic can be installed.

Painting aluminum doors

The customer can choose from any color solution for painting door structures. We can offer absolutely any color of aluminum door leaf profile and fittings. The door can be painted one color on the outside and another on the inside. The entire RAL scale is available in glossy, matte and semi-matte variations. It’s worth mentioning separately about the new product – Coatex paint. Coatex color solution based on all colors on the RAL scale. At the moment, we believe that Coatex is the most durable and reliable type of powder paint. Coatex - voluminous matte color. If the interior or exterior design solution involves a wood-like color scheme, we can offer 38 DecoRAL colors - powder coating that imitates the structure of wood or natural veneer of the door leaf.

Repair and adjustment of aluminum entrance doors

The main signs that indicate a critical need for repair or adjustment of an aluminum entrance door are as follows.

1. Hard opening and closing of the door leaf. The reason is the sash sagging on the hinges.
2. Increasing the gap between the door frame and the leaf, reducing thermal and sound insulation. A typical reason is a distortion in the operation of the seal, wear or damage to the silicone layer.
3. Grinding, friction, metallic crunching and other unpleasant sounds that occur when opening doors. A possible reason is clogging or weakening of the hinges or a violation of the position of the canvas relative to the frame.
4. Play in the door leaf, loose closing of doors, which are accompanied by problems with the lock (locking and unlocking becomes difficult, the bolts may jam). Probable causes are displacement or imbalance of hinges, failure of the locking mechanism.

The procedure for diagnosing and adjusting a metal door

Before you begin repairs, you need to equip yourself with the following tools:

• a set of screwdrivers;
• lubricant for moving parts;
• socket and hex keys;
• file

  Instead of VD-40 aerosol, you can use spindle or motor oil to lubricate rubbing parts

When problems occur, the silicone seal is the first to suffer. Therefore, when carrying out repairs or technical maintenance, it is advisable to stock up on a new seal. In 90 cases out of 100 it requires replacement.

If the entrance door is under warranty or post-warranty service, if any malfunctions are detected, you must contact the organization that provides technical support for the doors. Independent intervention will void the warranty.

Suspension adjustment

Based on the condition of the door seal, you can determine the cause of the problem. Deformation of the material indicates excessive loads, so a careful inspection of the seal will tell you where the friction occurred. The main reason for door leaf misalignment is usually hinge defects . To make sure of this, you need to open the canvas and try to lift it up by the handles. If a noticeable play occurs, it means that not everything is in order with the suspension.

Quality door hinges usually have adjustment screws

You can adjust and change the hinges if their design allows it. In most cases this is exactly the case. Therefore, when purchasing a door, you need to save all technical documentation, which includes instructions for adjusting the hinges. Following the instructions in the manual, you need to set the doors to their original operating position. Adjustment occurs in three planes:

• in width;
• by height;
• according to the depth of contact.

  Adjusting screws allow you to change the position of the door in all three planes

The screws are rotated using hex keys. Before starting to adjust the hinges, it is recommended to lightly lubricate them with light machine oil (spindle oil or, for example, WD-40). Some internal hinge designs require the hinges to be loosened before turning the adjustment screws. Once complete, retighten the fixing screw.

Replacement of glass unit

If the front door has a translucent element and the glass is damaged in some way, it is necessary to replace the glass unit. To do this, first of all you need to take the dimensions of the glazing and order a new part. When it is made, we proceed to replacement.

1. Decorative overlays that hide access to the glazing beads are dismantled. They are fastened with a plastic latch or silicone glue. In both cases, the linings must be removed carefully, since you will have to put them back in their original place. Sometimes the trim is bolted on, which simplifies the task.
2. The glazing beads are unscrewed. They are usually attached to self-tapping screws, which are recommended to be lubricated before unscrewing. In this case, you need to be careful and apply the lubricant pointwise, without forming smudges.
3. The damaged glass is removed. Be sure to use protective glasses and gloves - glass shards are very sharp and can injure your skin.
4. The seat is thoroughly cleaned and small debris is removed. After this, the ends of the new double-glazed window are coated with a thin layer of silicone sealant (this is necessary to seal the window) and inserted into the rubber edging.
5. The new glass is installed in its regular place and reinforced with glazing beads.
6. Lastly, decorative plastic (or aluminum) trims are installed.

Video: replacing a broken double-glazed window with your own hands

Replacing the lock

Unfortunately, locks are not always as reliable as we would like. At the first sign of malfunction, the lock must be disassembled and repaired or replaced. Otherwise, you may find yourself in an unpleasant situation when, due to a damaged lock, it is impossible to get into your own house or apartment.

The cause of a breakdown of the locking device may be a manufacturing defect, low-quality parts, or violation of operating standards. For example, if the door hinges are weakened and the door leaf is sagging, then soon you should expect surprises from the lock. The misalignment of the sash leads to the fact that it works in unnatural conditions, and this quickly disables it.

To repair the lock, perform the following operations.

1. Unscrew the fixing screws at the end of the door leaf.

   In order to remove the lock, you need to unscrew the screws that secure it in the seat

2. Loosen the door handle (if it is mounted together with the lock).
3. Remove the locking mechanism from the mounting socket, while disconnecting the bolts.
4. Disassemble the lock body and determine the cause of the problem.

   To determine the cause of the lock failure, it is necessary to remove the top cover and gain access to its actuator

5. Replace the damaged part.
6. Reassemble and install the lock in reverse order.

If during disassembly it is discovered that restoring the lock is impossible or does not make sense, the lock is replaced completely. At the same time, it is important not to make a mistake with the dimensions and operating principle of the mechanism. The new lock must be selected in accordance with the seat and location of the drive rods. It is best to purchase an identical type of lock, the same make and model.

High intensity doors Reynaers

These doors are intended for use in public buildings, offices, schools, hospitals, and shops.

Special series in CS-77 and CS-86 systems - HIGH INTENSITY DOOR (HID)

Extreme sizes for intensive use

We can make for you a double-leaf door measuring 3000mm x 3000mm!!!

Prices for aluminum doors in the “standard” configuration:

Prices in rubles, including VAT, from the production warehouse.

Input groups Tatprof series TPT-65 / Alutech W62 (with thermal insert) - WARM

Double door:

Single door:

Input groups Tatprof series TP-45 / Alutech C48 (without thermal insert) - COLD.

Double door:

Single door:

You can find out more detailed information about the prices for our products in the “PRICE” section or by calling +74956629780. You can also send us a request for calculation of your project at

Aluminum doors Moscow

Currently, reliable and durable doors made of aluminum profiles are gaining increasing popularity in construction. The indisputable advantage of aluminum doors is confirmed by the strength and wear resistance of materials, low weight and resistance to mechanical and temperature deformation, as well as easy and convenient installation of aluminum doors. offers a full range of services for the design and manufacture of aluminum doors of any complexity, and performs professional installation of aluminum doors in Moscow and the Moscow region. We produce aluminum doors in Moscow from Realit, Tatprof, Reynaers profile systems. Our specialists will help you choose a convenient configuration and suitable color scheme. carries out installation of aluminum doors in Moscow and in the following regions: aluminum doors Mytishchi aluminum doors Dubna aluminum doors Dmitrov aluminum doors Lobnya aluminum doors Dolgoprudny

Main advantages

When choosing entrance doors, you should consider all the advantages of the product:

• High strength. Products made from aluminum profiles do not rust, do not corrode, do not change color when exposed to rain, sun, wind or other weather conditions, do not crack and have no odor.
• Large selection of shapes and colors. More than a hundred colors and shades - from light to dark. Glass inserts or full double-glazed windows provide even more design possibilities.
• Weight.

The weight of the profile is even less than that of plastic.

• Easy to use and install. No special care is needed, even if the structure is made of glass.
• Ease of use. The material remains in its original form for up to eighty years. It is easy to repair.
• Safety. Doors do not burn during a fire like wooden ones - this has already saved someone’s life.
• Sound insulation and thermal insulation.
• Big sizes. If desired, large structures can be made - usually these are made with glass.

• Uniqueness. You can create doors of any style and level of complexity.
• Beauty. Aluminum structures are very elegant, stylish and look beautiful.
• Price. The low cost allows the owner of any wallet to install reliable and durable doors.
• Burglary resistant. Despite the softness of the metal, even entrance structures with glass can protect property from burglars.